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Classic Hot Chocolate

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A rich, creamy classic hot chocolate recipe made from scratch that warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients for Classic Hot Chocolate

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Whole Milk, none

cups

Granulated Sugar, none

cups

Kosher Salt, none

pinches

Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, none

cups

Pure Vanilla Extract, none

teaspoons

Whipped Cream, none

to taste

Marshmallows, none

to taste

How to Make Classic Hot Chocolate

1. Warm Milk, Sugar, and Salt

Combine 3 cups of whole milk, ⅓ cup of sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium saucepan. Warm this mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.

2. Melt Chocolate

Once the milk is simmering, remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1½ cups of bittersweet chocolate chips. Allow the chocolate to stand in the hot milk for about 2 minutes before stirring until completely melted and smooth.

3. Add Vanilla and Serve

Add ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the mixture and stir. Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top each serving with whipped cream or marshmallows, and sprinkle with finely grated chocolate if desired.

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